Contactless access control to buildings: New terminal solution from Pyramid Computer and essentry automates visitor management

At many entrances to buildings, company premises or public areas, identity card control and verification often does not take place at all or only by means of a manual visual inspection, so the authentication and assignment to the person is only possible to a limited extent. In the worst case, this practice can even violate contracts with customers and service providers as well as legal and regulatory requirements. The new kiosk solution from Pyramid Computer & essentry addresses this problem and ensures the highest security standards by helping companies, institutions, or public bodies to implement identity controls when entering buildings or areas. This is done through automatic multi-factor authentication, without direct contact with employees, guests or visitors.

Identity verification based on the polytouch® 32 curve
The identity verification system is based on the polytouch® 32 curve kiosk and offers integrated devices such as a scanner for ID documents, a camera with depth and RGB sensor and a card dispenser with RFID reader/writer. The system provides options for verifying identity by matching log-in data with visitor’s ID and biometric data. In combination with essentry’s EU-DSGVO-compliant software, the authenticity of official identification documents such as the ID card is verified at check-in and the identity of the person is completed by a face comparison.

Temperature sensing and access control to buildings
Thanks to its modular design, the kiosk system can be optionally equipped with a temperature screening device and can also query the location of risk areas and the state of health. This enables companies to identify people infected with Corona virus at an early stage of the disease. This increases the security in the building and on the premises and reduces the risk of infection for customers, employees and visitors.

Automation in facility management
While the digital transformation of IT security and access control systems is well advanced, the physical reception process in many companies is still a lengthy, sometimes manual process.
With the polytouch® 32 curve – access control kiosk from Pyramid and the essentry visitor management platform, the entire visitor process can be managed, secured and automated. Reception staff, for example, can be efficiently deployed for other activities. For high-security areas, which today still require 24/7 staffing by qualified personnel, a fully automated solution with a connection to a security control centre can lead to significant savings.

essentry GmbH
essentry is an enterprise-grade visitor management platform to secure and manage the entire cycle of visitor operations. With a unique visitor verification process that uses both identity card authentication and face matching, essentry leverages artificial intelligence and biometric technology to make customer facilities safer and more secure. This automated process integrates seamlessly into existing IT systems and replaces inefficient reception procedures. The results delivered are a clear return on investment and an elevated visitor experience without compromising security. essentry originates from the demanding German data center industry where high security facilities are an absolute necessity. Today, we provide essentry as a managed service that can be used across any industry, organization, and geographic location.